‘I don’t even drink whisky’: Scotland reels in visitors as much of Europe swelters More direct flights from North America and, say tourism chiefs, Highland warriors and Tartan Army have helped The Guardian - UK · Aug 15
Over 5 lakh UK visas issued to Indians as Britain completes eVisa rollout India remains a key UK travel market, with over 500,000 visas granted to its citizens. The United Kingdom has fully transitioned to a digital visa system for all applicants. Successful applicants will receive an electronic visa instead of a physical sticker. This digital system aims to simplify travel and immigration… The Economic Times · Aug 7
British Tourism Stays Strong in 2026 A landmark report published in January 2026 by VisitBritain and VisitEngland, compiled by Oxford Economics, confirmed that tourism is now one of Britain's most valuable economic engines. inkl · Jul 2
Spain, Italy or France? Which countries in Europe attract the most tourists? The traditional hotspots continue to dominate European travel despite overtourism protests, with new figures revealing where hundreds of millions of travellers are spending their holidays across the continent. Euronews · May 19
Blackpool lights up the north of England Letters: Julian Allitt backs the lights of Lancashire, while Rev Ruth Cartwright stands up for Southend in Essex The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025
More wealthy travellers are booking flights to the UK. Here’s where from Airline’s first class ticket bookings from one country have jumped 27% this year The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025
Airline hails spike in premium bookings to the UK Emirates said bookings for first class seats on flights from China and India have risen so far this year. Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2025
End the tourist tax now to avoid a summer washout Travel bosses say there are increasing indications that the high spending Americans are booking fewer trips to London Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025
Travel body accuses government of ‘sabotaging’ UK tourism industry WTTC says 5.3% decline in tourist spend suggests policies such as increased air passenger duty have had impact The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025
‘The government just doesn’t get tourism’: VisitBritain chief outlines dismay with budget cuts Exclusive: Nick de Bois warns action is needed to ‘arrest the decline’ in the UK’s share of tourists The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025
Cost of Brexit on UK’s tourism industry revealed – with the worst yet to come ‘The UK is likely to lose competitive share both within Europe and globally,’ says VisitBritain The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Britain Embraces 'Set-jetting' Trend Standing opposite a mansion in the elegant English city of Bath, Tegan Shirdon marvelled at the window from where Penelope, one of the heroines of "Bridgerton", would eye her love interest Colin in the hit show. International Business Times · Aug 25, 2024
Why the UK tourism industry is still suffering four years after Covid The number of tourists visiting the UK in 2024 is predicted to be still lower than than pre-pandemic figures The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024
Seen the show? Now visit the location: Britain embraces surge in ‘set-jetter’ tourists International visitors are pouring in to see where Wonka walked and Herriot practised The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023 The real Saltburn – and 10 more scene-stealing stately homes from films The eponymous family seat in Emerald Fennell’s film is one of its lead performers. We take a look at its actual identity and a pile of other movie mansions
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Rolling back Brexit: Government eases ID card ban for EU school groups The Man Who Pays His Way: ‘Destinations like Hastings are absolutely decimated by a lack of school visits,’ says VisitBritain chief executive
Birmingham Post · Jul 12, 2023 Brand and transport hit Wales' efforts to attract overseas visitors The Welsh Affairs Committee has published a report on ‘Wales as a global tourist destination’
Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2023 Americans are set to spend more than Brits at UK hotels for coronation When King Charles III is crowned May 6 at Westminster Abbey, royal-watching analysts say American tourists will celebrate by outspending his British subjects at London’s top hotels.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2023 Plans for rail pass for UK staycationers axed over cost concerns Exclusive: extensive consultations since idea was proposed 18 months ago have found it would not be commercially viable
Birmingham Post · Feb 3, 2023 Brittany Ferries planning to bring French tourism boost to Plymouth The cross-channel operator is involved in a new partnership initiative being funded by VisitBritain
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 Brexit ID card rule ‘catastrophic’ for student travel to UK Exclusive: EU school groups are opting to travel to Ireland instead, says UK tourism association
Birmingham Post · Mar 3, 2022 From Acun Illicali to 50 years of Hull Truck - culture's crucial role in enriching a thriving community Marketing Humber helped celebrate Hull Truck Theatre's 50th anniversary with support from Hull City, VisitBritain and Sport England
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022 ‘2022 set to be blockbuster year’ for inbound tourism, claims Nadine Dorries VisitBritain currently forecasts 24 million inbound visitors to the UK this year, down 41 per cent from 2019 levels